STHM student-athlete spotlight
Women’s Lacrosse: Madison Moten, class of 2026
By Ethan Duer
In our latest Q & A series, we highlight the student-athlete Q&A experience at STHM.
Madison “Maddie” Moten, a sport and recreation management major at STHM, is a midfielder for the Temple Owls women’s lacrosse team. (Photo courtesy of Temple Athletics)
Q&A with STHM
From Delran, NJ, Madison “Maddie” Moten is midfielder for the Temple Owls women’s lacrosse team. Moten discussed with us her student-athlete experience at STHM, including her experience through the recruitment process and what advice she would offer to future student-athletes considering Temple.
Name: Madison “Maddie” Moten
Sport: Women’s Lacrosse
Hometown: Delran, NJ (Delran High School)
Major: Sport and Recreation Management
Favorite student-athlete memory: “Going to the 2024 American Athletic Conference (AAC) championship in Nashville with my teammates!”
What does it mean to you to be a student-athlete at the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management?
As a student-athlete at STHM, it makes me extremely proud and excited to be a part of this school. The experience here allows me to enhance and develop my skills both on and off the field, all while obtaining a further understanding of the sport industry.
What was your decision process like when choosing to attend Temple?
I was recruited to play lacrosse here, so my decision process was a little different than other high schoolers when conducting their college search. I knew that I wanted to be able to study sport management in some way, so it definitely helped that Temple has STHM. It was also very beneficial that the university itself is located within a major city—allowing us as students to have so many opportunities and experiences at our disposal.
How has STHM supported your pursuits as a student-athlete?
All the faculty and staff at STHM have been very helpful and supportive. In addition to accommodating my busy student-athlete schedule, they also encourage us to gain professional experiences and connections, which has helped me already throughout my Temple career.
Photo courtesy of Temple Athletics
“I have been able to take advantage of so many great learning experiences that can help me in my life.”
How will your student-athlete experience benefit you beyond your time at Temple?
Being a student-athlete has not only given me lifelong friends, but it also has taught me important life lessons and skills. From things like leadership to teamwork, I have been able to take advantage of so many great learning experiences that can help me in my life, both personally and professionally, beyond my time at Temple.
What would you say to a prospective student-athlete who is considering coming to Temple?
I would tell them that the entire community here wants the best for all student-athletes! There are so many advantages to being in the Temple Owl family—and many of them have already helped me during my time here and surely will continue to help me even after I graduate.
Student-Athletes at STHM
Each academic year, a select group of students from Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) represents the school in a place beyond the classroom: NCAA collegiate athletics.
Participating across a variety of Temple Athletics programs, STHM is proud to be the academic home for many student-athletes.